Lecturer (Nursing)

Australian Catholic University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Flexible work options

Study leave

Job summary

Australian Catholic University in Melbourne seeks a Lecturer in Nursing to deliver lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The role emphasizes high-quality education, curriculum development and the scholarship of teaching and research, supporting the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine in academic administration and governance.

The position offers a competitive remuneration package and generous benefits, with 17% employer superannuation

Qualifications

• Teaching-focused opportunity delivering lectures, tutorials and labs in Nursing at undergrad and postgrad levels.
• Contributions to teaching, curriculum development and scholarship of teaching and research performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes in core Nursing subjects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment practices across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Support scholarship of teaching and research performance and assist with academic administration and governance.

Job description

Australian Catholic University – Melbourne VIC

16h ago , from Australian Catholic University

• Opportunity to make significant contributions to teaching and learning to support Nursing students achieve academic goals
• Work with motivated colleagues in a university ranked internationally in the top 2% for research excellence
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Full time, continuing opportunity working at Melbourne campus

About the role:

Operating within Nursing (Melbourne), the Lecturer (Nursing) is a teaching focused opportunity and accountable for high quality education and learning outcomes through the development, delivery and continuous improvement of lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes in core subjects in the discipline of Nursing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The position will make significant contributions to teaching, curriculum development and the scholarship of teaching and research performance to support ACU students achieve their academic goals. This role also supports the academic and administrative functions of the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine including academic administration, quality improvement, risk management and/or governance.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Christopher Martin, Deputy Head of School - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine (VIC) at:***************@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,287 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

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Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• Resume.
• Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 16-NOV-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact ***********@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.